Algoma, California
Algoma is an extinct town in Siskiyou County, California.
History
Algomah is a name derived from a Native American language, cf. Algoma (placename).[1] A variant name was "Algomah".[2] A post office called Algomah was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1909.[3]
References
- Kroeber, A.L. (1916). "California Place Names of Indian Origin" (PDF). University of California Press Berkeley. p. 34. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Algoma, California
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
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